Its Allergies...RANT!

[Cataholic]

You mentioned that the main problems started when he started pre-school. There is always a possibility your child is picking up a virus the other kids are passing around, or could be exposed to something he's allergic to there rather than at home.

I suppose that is possible. Though, last year, at the time he had a sinus infection, he was only in school 2 hours a day, 2 days a week. And, it was during his 2 week break for Christmas that the main thrust of his infection was present. I don't think it is very likely it is school related. And, last year, there wasn't much question it was strictly sinus. On top of the tonsils/adnoids (which were removed for sleep related issues, he hadn't ever had a sinus infection before hand), I think he was just totally worn down and susceptible to everything.

No, I think his main problems (which, to date have been 3 diagnosed sinus infections (2 of them most likely being just one that didn't go away) are pretty typical of kids that enter preschool/daycare.....lots and lots of exposure to the cold germs. We know the sinus infections are not "colds" (lol...the 3 weeks of symptoms after the cold has run its course are a big clue). Jonah wasn't in daycare...not until he went to preschool for the first time last year. So, I knew colds would come...and they did. And, they went away in the 7-10 days.

Since you've been through so many dr. visits, and repeated rounds of antibiotics and yet the problem is still there, it may well be time to consider another course of action to prevent or minimize future sypmtoms. If necessary maybe a second opinon with a different dr. or specialist.

We had one doctors visit and two courses of antibiotics last year, and this year we have had two visits and two courses of antibiotics. Not sure where you are going with the different dr or specialist route. Talk about money. But, I don't think more md visits or a specialist are necessary. I do not want to put him on allergy medication simply as a "hmm..maybe this is an allergy". Allergy medication is still medication.

While I do think it is too early to call it, I think there is a lessening of ALL his sypmtoms after just 48 hours on the antibiotic.

I do appreciate your advice!

[Lady's Human]

Just FYI, we had many problems with MJ with ear/sinus infections.

The cause? Allergies. We found a mad that worked, no more infections.

I fail to understand what the problem with the allergy diagnosis is, it happens, and can happen at any time to anyone at any age.